Serving is not just someone's whim. This is a simultaneous combination of aesthetic taste and hedonistic taste, because food and drinks bring us pleasure! Understand what types of glasses exist for champagne it's never too late, HouseChief has information on this topic for you.
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- 0.1 Famous Flute (flute flute) and Marie Antoinette
- 0.2 Other shapes: goblet (champagne saucer) and tulip
- 1 Manufacturing materials
- 2 What to say about the advantages and disadvantages
- 3 Colors and decorative look of champagne glasses
- 3.1 Filigree painting and curly metal onlays
- 3.2 Other decor options
- 4 How to choose a champagne glass according to different parameters
- 4.1 By shape and volume
- 4.2 By material of manufacture and decor
- 4.3 By manufacturer
- 5 Popular models of champagne glasses
- 5.1 Budget Tier: Domino Champagne Glasses H8167
- 5.2 Premium Class Star Crystal Glass
- 6 Care rules: how to preserve products in their original form
Famous Flute (flute flute) and Marie Antoinette
Many are accustomed to the appearance of the flute, because this is the most common type of glass, from which everyone tasted champagne and sparkling wines. The product received such a beautiful name due to its shape, it is an imitation of a flute.
The volume of the flute is 150 ml. The leg is stretched out, which was done for a reason: the drink is not heated by hand. At the edges, the glass is very thin, which, combined with the correct filling by two-thirds, makes it possible to feel the whole bouquet of taste. It is advisable to cool such glasses before serving, and pour the champagne itself in two steps so that the foam settles.
The classic comes from the shape and size of the chest of a historical person: the Queen of France - the wife of Louis XVI Marie Antoinette, left such an original mark in history. Such a royal volume is regulated by the international classification as "B".
Other shapes: goblet (champagne saucer) and tulip
The cup has an official name - Champagne Saucer glass, but it is also called Chalet. In the bar hierarchy, he has a place for sparkling wines, cream cocktails and champagne.
The saucer can have different shapes and differ in volume within 120-200 ml, but if you are lucky enough to meet a larger volume, then the container will be called the Grand Champagne Goblet.
Since the shape is flat, it is convenient for those who want to build a pyramid out of glasses, which will decorate a festive event.
Champagne is drunk faster from a bowl, as sparkling wine easily turns into regular wine.
Another shape, so reminiscent of a tulip in its appearance, allows the taster to enjoy all the notes of aroma concentrated on the narrowed edge of the dish.
It's beautiful to just watch the bubbles move up from the very bottom of the glass.
Manufacturing materials
The material that is used influences the unfolding taste of the drink. Someone prefers to drink it from crystal, and there is a simple explanation for this. The appearance of such dishes is much more attractive than that of glass: light, refracting in crystal edges, creates, together with a drink, a fascinating effect. In addition, crystal glasses are visually more beautiful because of the great possibilities for their decoration.
In addition to crystal, glass is used in production: these are thin-walled elegant products, but with a small margin of safety. The cost of glass models is low, which makes them the most affordable.
Silver is recognized as the best type of glasses - it retains the taste of the drink, moreover, it will not heat up. The most interesting models have a recess at the bottom, which only enhances the champagne play. These are some of the most expensive models.
What to say about the advantages and disadvantages
The beauty of a laid table can be indescribable. And if you take a closer look at the containers for champagne, what can you say about them good and not so?
Advantages:
- undoubtedly, this is a chic table decoration;
- solemnity of serving;
- a large selection of decorated models;
- durability when handled properly;
- in this form, the drink fully reveals all its advantages.
The only drawback may be the cost of the desired set, especially if it is a well-known manufacturer and excellent quality of products.
Colors and decorative look of champagne glasses
Color and decor will pleasantly diversify the setting of the festive table. The color scheme depends on the designers of the product manufacturers.
Filigree painting and curly metal onlays
Filigree painting is popular where it is required to perpetuate dates and names. Often engraving is ordered for weddings, anniversaries, thereby leaving a memory of the event.
There are glasses that adorn curly metal plates: you can decorate such dishes with copper, silver, bronze, a combination of alloys, as well as inserts of precious and semiprecious stones. The choice of such products depends on the environment and the purpose of serving.
Other decor options
Additionally, you can decorate glasses using any suitable technique, using various materials, such as beads, rhinestones, lace, satin ribbons. Beads, various stones, decoupage are used.
To do this, they turn to professionals or try their own strength, focusing on their taste and capabilities.
Important! The decorated glass is washed very carefully, without using any abrasives.
How to choose a champagne glass according to different parameters
Choosing the best set of champagne and sparkling wine glasses depends on the desired shape, volume, material and manufacturer.
By shape and volume
More should be said about the shape of the glasses. The choice here is influenced by human physiology and the physicochemical processes of drinks.
We perceive taste by receptors, smell by smell, and, moreover, the latter accounts for 90% of the impression. It's simple, because taste is limited by its four manifestations, and there are immeasurably more smells. All together in different proportions gives us the same emotions and impressions of drinking champagne.
The same drink from glasses of different shapes will be perceived differently by the same person. This is influenced by the surface area of the liquid from which volatile compounds will be removed. Both the form and the perception of champagne in it through the receptors are important.
The shape of the glasses plays a role in the event: wide cups are popular at banquets, where they are lined up in pyramids.
By material of manufacture and decor
The selection of serving dishes for the table depends on the purpose of the event: not every celebration will be decorated with glasses with engraving or additional decor. If you want elegance, then it is better to put moderately ascetic dishes on the table.
By manufacturer
Manufacturers offer to purchase a set, which can contain an even number of items: 2, 4, 6, 12. The price is influenced by the material, brand, decor, volume:
- at least 120 ml;
- average volume 160 ml;
- maximum 350 ml.
Most often, kits are purchased from Bohemia, a Czech manufacturer. These are products made of thin and heavy crystal, which have a pleasant, clean and melodic ringing.
The French manufacturer Cristal D'Arques has a new approach to production: glasses are made of crystal and diamax.
Luminarc (France) uses impact-resistant glass as a material. These are high-end products, but with an acceptable price of about 450-800 rubles for a set of dishes with a volume of 140 ml or 160 ml.
From Turkey comes Pasabahce brand, pleasant for the pocket and aesthetic feelings. They produce glass glasses, and the packaging costs 350-400 rubles.
Popular models of champagne glasses
There are glasses that have earned attention from the public, we will consider options for a small and higher price level.
Budget Tier: Domino Champagne Glasses H8167
The prices for wine glasses are very different, we suggest considering a relatively small set from Luminarc. You can buy a set of glasses with a volume of 170 ml in the amount of six pieces and a height of 22 cm.
The product can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand. The cost of the kit is 738 rubles.
Premium Class Star Crystal Glass
Star Crystal has exquisite 190 ml wine glasses made of glass, crystal and crystal glass.
For 6 pieces, you will have to pay about 4,300 rubles.
Care rules: how to preserve products in their original form
Each manufacturer has instructions for the care of products: this information is usually indicated on the packaging. Extension of the service life is directly dependent on the quality of the model and its handling.
If we are talking about a premium class, then a dishwasher is prohibited for them.
If you need to make the glasses shine, then 25-30 g of vinegar and about 10 g of salt should be dissolved in a liter of water. In such a solution, rinse the wine glasses and wipe them with a soft cloth.
Glasses will shine and shine after rinsing in blue solution.
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